French ship Brutus

French ship Brutus

Three ships of the French Navy have born the name "Brutus" in honour of several Roman politicians named Brutus:
* "Diadème" (1756-1797), the lead ship of the "Diadème" class ship of the line, was renamed "Brutus" on 29 September 1792
* "Brutus" (1793-1795), a 10-gun brig
* "Brutus" (1798-1803), a "Téméraire" class ship of the line


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